How many syllables in “celandine”?
syllables in "celandine"
Word details
Syllables
3
cel · and · ine
Letters
9
c · e · l · a · n · d · i · n · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “celandine”
The word “celandine” contains 3 syllables, divided as cel · and · ine. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "celandine" have?
"celandine" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "celandine" into syllables?
"celandine" is divided into syllables as: cel · and · ine.
What is the Scrabble score for "celandine"?
The Scrabble score for "celandine" is 12 points.
Using “celandine” in writing
Three-syllable words like "celandine" (cel · and · ine) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “celandine” is worth 12 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “celandine”
The letters in “celandine” can be rearranged to spell one other word: decennial.